Month: February 2011

So, Cottenham is over for another year. It was a great show, and I met lots of lovely people, and managed to catch up with several friends. It was also lovely to see someone I have known for nearly thirty years, but with whom I had lost touch. She has moved to that part of the world, so a reunion is already planned for next year! The weather surpassed itself, in spite of my prediction! It was sunny and mild, but unfortunately I didn’t see much of it as I was behind the counter for almost the whole time.

Spring was showing its face too. This is the view from the front of the venue, and behind the cars is a little pond. Crocus and Daffodil are abundantly planted, and to our delight all were showing their colour. Today is a day for resting, but next Saturday is another textile show, this time further south at Selsey near Chichester. In the next few days we must put in a couple of emergency orders and get the stock ready for another display. Fortunately I have no emergency dyeing as I prepared beforehand and that stock was safely left at home.

Thanks for coming to see us, everyone. We are looking forward to catching up with you again soon – and who knows where!

I love making little books almost as much as I love dyeing. The wonderful thing is – I can combine both skills quite easily!

These little books were made with hand dyed paper, which is a by-product of the dyeing. Colouring the paper is half the fun of making them, and I’m prepared to share a few secrets with you on this online course. You will learn how to colour the paper, make and decorate the covers (without cutting mountboard if you want), and also investigate a few easy techniques to make some little bookies. They are quick, easy and seductive! I bet you won’t be able to only make one. Here’s one of the really easy ones

I said you could personalise your covers

And sometimes, that is as easy as deciding which bookie you want to make!

Moo Cards etc

I've been using Moo for some time for my mini business cards. I can highly recommend the quality, and also the speed of delivery. The new card packs that I will shortly be writing about are also being printed there. If you can make use of them take a look here.

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Dark Globe Artist Diversity Award 2011

Another favourite quote

Studios, whether musical or visual are places where raw, received information is processed, shaped and created.
Michael Brennand Wood